The King House Association is a nonprofit association preserving and protecting the last unoccupied Odawa home on Lamkin Road in Good Hart, Michigan.
History
Thanks to a group of interested community members led by Carolyn Sutherland, the last standing, unoccupied, original Odawa home on Lamkin Road is being preserved. Built in 1849 by the King family, the home is located in what was originally the center of Middle Village, a vibrant Odawa fishing community during the 1700-1800’s.
Beginning in December 2014, the group successfully established The King House Association as a 501c3 nonprofit organization and contracted to purchase the home from the King family.
The association plans to restore and preserve the building and grounds and eventually develop displays for visitors and residents alike wishing to learn more about the people and history of Middle Village/Good Hart.
Mission
The mission of The King House Association is to purchase, restore, and maintain the 1849 King home in Middle Village/Good Hart in tribute to the rich cultural history of this beautiful locale.
Objectives
The association’s first priority is raising $40,000 for the purchase (an 18-month land contract is in place to complete the transaction). Over $30K had been raised as of August 2015. The association then has a three year operational budget goal of $60,000 for the home’s roof, windows, doors, floors, logs and chinking restoration.
The goal of the Board is to reach the $100,000 mark by summer 2016.
Board
Carolyn Sutherland
Carolyn Sutherland relocated to Good Hart in 1971 from Huntington Woods, Michigan to operate the Good Hart General Store. She has a long passion for community involvement being an instrumental facilitator in community projects such as the development of the R.F.C Fire Rescue, the Greater Good Hart Association property owners association, the St. Ignatius Beach committee, and was the driving force in development of The King House Association. Carolyn has been a realtor with Graham Real Estate since 1971.
Susan Hannah
Susan Hannah is a lifelong resident of Good Hart. Her family has owned property along Lamkin Road since 1936 when her father in law began coming to the area while president of Michigan State University. Susan served her entire professional life in higher education as a professor and administrator at various institutions throughout the US.
Jane Cardinal
Jane Cardinal has been a resident of Good Hart her entire life. Jane was integral in the publishing of “The Place Where the Crooked Tree Stood” as well as “Tastes and Tales Along the Tunnel of Trees, writing and researching for the books, also providing all illustrations. Jane’s career spans 38 years as designer and manager of artists, photographers,sculptors and graphic designers in the gift, toy, hobby and video game business in L.A.,San Francisco and Chicago.
Susan Sparrow Carson
Susan is a lifelong area resorter and has owned a home in Good Hart for nearly 15 years. A graduate of Duke University, Susan has been an avid volunteer on area projects as well as an abundance of charity work outside of the area. Her professional role as bookkeeper offers a welcomed addition to The King House Association Board handling the organization’s donations and finances.
Jim Clarke
Biography coming soon.
Donations
Tax-free contributions can be made to The King House and mailed to P.O. Box 942, Good Hart, Michigan 49737. We greatly appreciate everyone’s support.
Additional information available at facebook.com/kinghouseassociation.
